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Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: Izza on Mon, 21 February 2011, 18:29:28

Just curious if anyone could do a comparison between Lego axles, and Cherry stems? I'm told there's a certain individual on the forums that eats/sleeps/breathes Lego, and might be able to help.

I'm also told to mention that no Legos will be harmed.

:smile:

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 21 February 2011, 18:30:49

There is absolutely no one here like that. At all.

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: Izza on Mon, 21 February 2011, 19:01:07

Quote from: ripster;299043

Lego axles are longer.  I'm sure of it.

Yes, but will a Lego axle fit properly into a Cherry-compatible keycap?

Or rather, will a Cherry keystem fit into one of these axle bushings:

(http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~blaylock/LegoRobotics/images/rover/IMG_3607.JPG)

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: Arcanius on Mon, 21 February 2011, 19:13:19

I don't think so. If I remember correctly, the cherry stems are a bit... thinner in the plastic. Ie the bushing will go on, but not tightly enough to stay there.
But... I don't currently have a cherry board to try on, so this is really just speculation, I guess.

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: nanu on Mon, 21 February 2011, 19:50:50

They don't fit. The lego axle plus shape is more stout and smaller in diameter. You would have to remove material to make it fit a keycap.

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: Daniel Beaver on Mon, 21 February 2011, 19:56:01

Cherry stems are somewhat thinner than the Lego axles.

(http://www.danielbeaver.net/storage/projects/geekhackposts/lego/CherryVSLego_640x480.jpg) (http://www.danielbeaver.net/storage/projects/geekhackposts/lego/CherryVSLego.JPG)

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: Izza on Mon, 21 February 2011, 20:19:19

Quote from: ripster;299078

Why are you asking?

I had this crazy idea that I could use them as a "readymade" for custom keycaps.

Ah well... at least I know the answer now. Thank you, Daniel, for the image.

The search continues...

Edit: Mega Bloks... those had axle pieces as well, didn't they?

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 21 February 2011, 20:22:47

Quote from: ripster;299078

Show Image

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4747420202_45af28bb4d_z.jpg)

ClickClack's gonna be jealous...

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: bpiphany on Tue, 22 February 2011, 00:04:38

The square 4 nub legos fit sort of snugly over a cherry stem, they dont quite fit into the switch though when pressed. I have an idea to do a ripster style transplant of cherry stems to some legos when I have the time. If noone else beats me to it *wink*

Title: Lego axles / Cherry stems?
Post by: Izza on Tue, 22 February 2011, 08:50:11

Quote from: ripster;299206

Well,  the rubber dome version has already been done.  Doesn't look like much fun to type on.

Show Image

(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1176/2885/1600/102_4967.jpg)

Lego keyboard.

Show Image

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5254142619_3e53794a5c_z.jpg)

Now all you need are these:

(http://www.russellgreene.com/DaftPunk-LEGO.jpg)